The Next Hunger Games Movie Is Coming – Here’s Everything We Know
Suzanne Collins’ latest addition to The Hunger Games series, Sunrise on the Reaping, was released on March 18, 2025. This prequel takes readers back 24 years before Katniss Everdeen’s story, focusing on the 50th Hunger Games, also known as the Second Quarter Quell.
The novel follows a 16-year-old Haymitch Abernathy, exploring his early life, survival tactics, and the events that shaped his future.
A Deeper Look at Haymitch’s Story
In Sunrise on the Reaping, readers witness Haymitch’s harrowing journey through the deadly arena. The novel highlights his strategic mind, the personal losses he endures, and his connections to Katniss’s parents, Burdock Everdeen and Asterid March.
These revelations add new depth to District 12’s history and explain the origins of important symbols, like the mockingjay pin.
A Massive Release & Fan Excitement
The book’s release sparked widespread excitement, with midnight launch events reminiscent of past Hunger Games hype. Fans attended in themed outfits, participated in archery contests, and even enjoyed face painting inspired by the Capitol.
Shortly after release, Sunrise on the Reaping shot to the top of bestseller lists, becoming the best-selling fiction book on Amazon in 2025.
The Movie Adaptation Is Already in the Works
With the book’s success, it’s no surprise that a movie adaptation is coming. Lionsgate has confirmed that the film version of Sunrise on the Reaping is set for a November 2026 release.
While the cast hasn’t been announced, producer Nina Jacobson has shared her excitement about bringing Haymitch’s story to life. She emphasized the importance of finding the perfect actor to portray young Haymitch’s complexity and resilience.
Publisher’s Summary of Sunrise on the Reaping
“When you’ve been set up to lose everything you love, what is there left to fight for?”
As the 50th Hunger Games begins, fear grips Panem. This year’s Quarter Quell twist means twice as many tributes are forced into the arena.
For Haymitch Abernathy, winning has never been a priority—until now. Taken from District 12 and separated from the girl he loves, he’s thrown into the Games with three fellow tributes:
- A childhood friend who’s like a sister,
- A compulsive oddsmaker, and
- The most stuck-up girl in town.
As the Games unfold, Haymitch realizes he’s been set up to fail—but something inside him refuses to give up. His fight will change everything.
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